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Thursday, March 19, 2015

Winter ID Wonders

Three or four strong clues in winter can give a plant away. Some trees have a unique bud scar "stamp" like the horsechestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum), which has a horseshoe shaped bud scar. Unique bark, fruit, and tree form can help as you get to know plants like mere acquaintances to friends.



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